Apply for the 2019 Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships

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Background

Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships give talented students from anywhere in the Commonwealth the opportunity to gain a Master’s degree, while developing new skills, experiencing life in another country, and building their global networks.Scholarships are for students committed to creating change in their communities and contributing to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The scholarships are named in honour of Her Majesty The Queen, Head of the Commonwealth and ACU Patron, and are fully funded and supported by numerous Commonwealth governments.

By 2025, the Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarship scheme will have created opportunities for up to 150 future leaders, by offering fully-funded scholarships at leading ACU member universities in low and middle income countries (LMICs) across the Commonwealth. Scholars will join an active international alumni network of more than 35,000 individuals who have benefitted from the life-changing opportunities a Commonwealth Scholarship offers, and will contribute to the development of the future Commonwealth.

Benefits

Award recipients receive:

Tuition fees

A living allowance (stipend)

An economy class return airfare to their Host country

An arrival allowance

A research support grant – on request only; subject to approval

Who can apply for the scholarships?

Citizens (or those who hold refugee status) in a Commonwealth country are welcome to apply.

There is no upper age limit to be eligible for a QECS Award.

You must have already completed your degree and have graduated with an equivalent of a 2:1 at the time of application. As part of the application process you will be asked to provide a copy of your final transcript and degree certificate.

For more information about this opportunity and to apply, visit the official website here